Shaftesbury Dolphin Court
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is a residential care home in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea (SS1 3AA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Shaftesbury Dolphin Court
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is in Thorpe Bay, near Southend on Sea. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people with visual or hearing impairment. We also offer respite stays. We support a genuinely mixed group of people, and we plan for each of them separately rather than running everyone through the same day. For one resident that means a calm and highly predictable routine with plenty of warning before anything changes. For another it means a busy week out in the local area, seeing family, getting to clubs and keeping up interests. Both are proper lives and both take thought to support well. Practical help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility is part of it, but we try to give only as much as is wanted. Independence is easy to erode by being helpful, and we watch for that. For residents living with dementia, and for autistic residents, we pay particular attention to environment, familiarity and consistency of staffing, because those details decide how a day goes. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering Shaftesbury Dolphin Court for yourself or someone close to you, please come and see it. We would rather you visited than took our word for anything.
Care provided at Shaftesbury Dolphin Court
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 1 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Shaftesbury Dolphin Court
Where is Shaftesbury Dolphin Court located?
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is a residential care home in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3AA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Shaftesbury Dolphin Court provide?
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Shaftesbury Dolphin Court's CQC rating?
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Shaftesbury Dolphin Court provide dementia care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Dolphin Court supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Shaftesbury Dolphin Court offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Shaftesbury Dolphin Court offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Shaftesbury Dolphin Court
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Shaftesbury Dolphin Court is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Shaftesbury Dolphin Court offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Shaftesbury Dolphin Court supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Shaftesbury Dolphin Court has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Shaftesbury Dolphin Court. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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